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Hey Boost, could you maybe vet your ads a little better? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I would much prefer this piece of shit die in obscurity, thanks

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[+] [email protected] -15 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Why the fuck do we buy apps when the mobile website should work the fucking same for free?

[–] [email protected] 35 points 5 months ago

The app offers different functionality and designs, which someone has to spend time making or maintaining

Lemmy has a lot of different options for how you can access it between the different front ends, open / closed source, or free / paid. You're encouraged to find the options that work best for you

I like Boost, and I'm happy to do a one time payment for it

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago

You are welcome to use that if you prefer.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

The mobile website and its functionality depend on the admins of each instance. I don't expect server admins to also be UX designers, and neither of those things are free. Lemmy is a free software platform, but it costs time and effort to run it.

Also, native apps can take advantage of system resources without needing the overhead of the browser. I'm fine paying for someone to undertake that additional burden.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Yikes, only Voyager offers a good mobile web interface, and it is definitely a slower experience than Boost, Sync, Summit... Heck even Voyager standalone app.